At the height of the pandemic, Axie Infinity wasn’t just a game — it was a lifeline. In the Philippines, thousands of players earned a real living by battling cartoon monsters on the blockchain. But behind the scenes, cracks were forming in the game's foundation.

In this episode of Proof of Stake, we trace the rise and fall of the world’s most popular play-to-earn game. From a viral sensation powering household incomes in Southeast Asia to a devastating $625 million bridge hack allegedly tied to North Korea, Axie Infinity’s story is one of hope, hype, and heartbreak.

How did a digital pet game reshape lives in the Global South — and what happens when the bridge to that future collapses?

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